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2010 Events

Delusional Disorders in the Elderly

 

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Mark Frankel, MD, presenting. Participants will understand the difference between delision disorders in the elderly and schizophrenia; understand the relationship between cognitive impairment and delusional disorder; and become knowledge about treatment for delusional disorders in the elderly.

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Aging Your Way: Supports and Interventions for Caregiving Families

Annual conference sponsored by the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging

Wednesday, November 3, 2010
8:00am to 2pm
Hilton Garden Inn, 1100 Carnegie Ave.

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Would you like to be on the mailing list for next year's conference in November 2011? E-mail your contact information to info@benrose.org

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Fourth Annual Katz Policy Lecture

Thursday, September 23, 2010
4pm
Cleveland Skating Club
2500 Kemper Road, Cleveland 44120

Guest Speaker Robert Blancato, President of Matz, Blancato & Associates and National Coordinator of the Elder Justice Coalition, spoke on ELDER JUSTICE IN AMERICA: WHY SO LONG TO ACHIEVE AND WHAT LIES AHEAD?

A pre-lecture panel discussion addressed elder justice issues in Ohio. View presentations: Panelist: C. Dayton, Panelist: G. Anetzberger, Panelist: T. Swift

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The Impending Caregiver Crisis: Proposal for a National Initiative

August 5, 2010
ASA regional networking event with RICHARD C. BIRKEL, PhD, MPA, Executive Director, Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving, who joined us for an informational program and networking opportunity.

Missed the presentation? Check out the slide show here

   
Creating Integrated Service Systems Through Information Technology
April 7, 2010
8:30a.m. to 10a.m.
Kethley House, 11900 Fairhill, Cleveland

CORINDA CROSSDALE, LMSW, Director, Office for the Aging/Adult Services, Monroe County , NY, and JOHN PIERCE, JD, PhD, Retired Deputy Director, Office of Information Management, Department of Human Services, Allegheny County , PA, will join us for an informational program and networking opportunity. One clock hour available for social workers, counselors and nurses. Admission is free but registration is required. For more information, e-mail info@benrose.org

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Download program materials:

Crossdale Presentation

Pierce Presentation A

Pierce Presentation B

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Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging Annual Meeting
June 2, 2010

Guest speaker John Begala, Executive Director of the Center for Community Solutions, addressed the impact of changes in county government on delivery of human services. Check out video highlights below!

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Balancing Act for Working Caregivers
A brown bag lunch series presented by the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging and Cleveland Public Library, Main Branch. Programs were held January 27, March 24, and May 12 at noon.

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The Ethics of Cross-Cultural Competency in Clinical Practice

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Continuing education program for social workers in celebration of March as National Social Work Month! Presenter: Julia Ellifritt, LISW-S, of Cornerstone of Hope.

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Should Your Client Be Driving?

Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Registration: 8:00 a.m.
Presentation: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging,
11900 Fairhill Road, Cleveland

A continuing education program presented by Matt Gurwell of Keeping Us Safe at the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging. Co-sponsored by Kuhlman Educare. Four clock hours available for social workers and nurses. Cost: $40.

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